Maglite 6C/D , / 7C/D , how many people still love these lights????

[Dark Laser]

Wow, I never heard of a red 7D before. Great ... now if you don't want it anymore, you can PM me for my adress data :naughty:

Mag's customer service will only tell you when the light was made, but it might still be interesting to know.

Btw, I found out this way that my 6C was made in 1994 (-> no "C" in front of the serial number). I was just unsure if the big cells would fit because I saw this thread a while ago. LiFe would be great, though IRCs on 4 cells might not be that great (fitting a 5th 26650 will require some advanced measures, I think).

 

[xo1tech]

email the serial no. To mag lite and they will tel you the exact year of production but i don't think you'll learn much more than that!

Thanks FILIPPO............I'll do that.

 

[xo1tech]

Wow, I never heard of a red 7D before. Great ... now if you don't want it anymore, you can PM me for my adress data :naughty:

Mag's customer service will only tell you when the light was made, but it might still be interesting to know.

Btw, I found out this way that my 6C was made in 1994 (-> no "C" in front of the serial number). I was just unsure if the big cells would fit because I saw this thread a while ago. LiFe would be great, though IRCs on 4 cells might not be that great (fitting a 5th 26650 will require some advanced measures, I think).

Dark Laser I took the batteries out of it a couple years ago (after my grandkids knocked the filament out of the bulb) and put it up after seeing one sell on E-Bay for $400.00. It has been used over the years so it is nowhere near pristine condition but I might consider selling it. If I decide to I will let you guys know. I really do like the LED's so much better than the incandescents.

 

[kamont]

I still have 2 Maglites 3D & 6D, just upgraded them both with led's and the AA to D battery adapters.

 

[Chodes]

I'd love to see someone just connect a bunch of extenders together to have a huge light stick. I'm talking 16D. A good size walking or hiking stick is 4 foot

Sorry, 11.8D is as long as I could manage. (Have 2 other small adpaters around somewhere, would be about 12.5D)
6C next to the adpater monster.

 

[FILIPPO]

That hook on the tailcap makes it a perfect neck light... Isn't it!? :nana:

 

[stienke]

There is a new 6C in package sold for 88 euro's on ebay! , bought myself a limegreen 3D(18 euro) and a Red 4D (12 euro)

 

[FILIPPO]

There is a new 6C in package sold for 88 euro's on ebay! , bought myself a limegreen 3D(18 euro) and a Red 4D (12 euro)

All of them were on ebay? I can't never find anything interesting! You are pros!

 

[stienke]

All of them were on ebay? I can't never find anything interesting! You are pros!

I buy on ebay Germany , I have a friend in Germany so I can use his address for shipping , and I live near the German border (3km) so I drive to him and pick up the lights , it's only a 20 minute drive.

 

[Chodes]

Filippo,

There is another ring you cannot see, under the switch.
I connect a shoulder strap...

 

[FILIPPO]

Filippo,

There is another ring you cannot see, under the switch.
I connect a shoulder strap...

which setup are you running in it?

 

[Chodes]

My big mags tend to change quite a bit.
That is normally a 6D with 18650s end to end, has a home made switch (V1) housing with Judco 10A switch and 64440 bulb.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...-My-High-Power-Mag-Switch-solution&highlight=

 

[Dark Laser]

@FILIPPO: if it is of any help, I found an interesting shop (in Germany) a while ago; I bought my violet 2C there. They still have a silver 3C for sale.

@Chodes: very nice :thumbsup:

 

[FILIPPO]

@FILIPPO: if it is of any help, I found an interesting shop (in Germany) a while ago; I bought my violet 2C there. They still have a silver 3C for sale.

Thanks!!
Of course it helps... making me spen more money!! :nana:
I just got a 5c I managed to find new sealed in box in an italian shop!!

 

[mesa232323]

Sorry, 11.8D is as long as I could manage. (Have 2 other small adpaters around somewhere, would be about 12.5D)
6C next to the adpater monster.

BE CAREFUL with that flashlight around power lines the other lights give it a good perspective on how long that light is

 

[xo1tech]

email the serial no. To mag lite and they will tel you the exact year of production but i don't think you'll learn much more than that!

FILIPPO, You were correct Maglite Customer Service could not tell me much about it, but I did learn it had to be late 1981 when I purchased it because of the build date. That's only been 32 years. I guess at my age.......I'm lucky I remembered the year. LOL!


Here is the reply from Maglite Customer Service:

Thank you for your interest in Maglite products.

Unfortunately, other than the retention of serial # history we're afraid all other information is no longer archived. This 7D Maglite serial # 70013706 was produced on 11/3/1981.

Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.

Sincerely,
Lynn Parry
Customer Service

Thanks Again FILIPPO for the suggestion!

 

[awoodby]

I just bought a couple 5-d red maglite's on amazon for $15/each if anyone's interested. It's a temporary sale so jump if you want it.

These are NOT led's (they sell a single LED conversion for like $16, or the triple "1000 lumen" for like 55

 

[GlocksRock]

Just picked one up, thanks for the heads up! Walmart.com also has them for the same price right now. Just going to put a Terralux drop in led in it like I did with my 2 and 3 D cell maglites. Will make for a better light/club for the car than the current 3D I'm packing now.

 

[GlocksRock]

Just picked one up, thanks for the heads up! Walmart.com also has them for the same price right now. Just going to put a Terralux drop in led in it like I did with my 2 and 3 D cell maglites. Will make for a better light/club for the car than the current 3D I'm packing now.

Just found out that the newer incan maglites use a bi pin xenon lamp, does anyone know if the TerraLUX TLE-6EX will still work in them? If they do, how much, if any modification does it require to make it work/fit?

 

[stienke]

Just found out that the newer incan maglites use a bi pin xenon lamp, does anyone know if the TerraLUX TLE-6EX will still work in them? If they do, how much, if any modification does it require to make it work/fit?

I think it works , you can remove the insert and bi pin lamp , use a old style retaining ring because the newer ones are smaller at the top , good luck!

GJR